Senate Releases Version of the PROTECT Act Policy Updates May 14, 2026 Last week, the Massachusetts Senate took a historic step by passing the PROTECT Act (S.3072) with a bipartisan vote of … More
Action Alert – Support Immigrant Protections in the Annual State Budget! News May 12, 2026 On May 5th, the Massachusetts Senate released its proposed FY27 annual budget for debate and passage later this month. … More
Massachusetts is ready – tell your State Senator to Protect Massachusetts Communities Blog April 16, 2026 Town by town, community by community, Massachusetts residents are making clear what they know to be true: immigrants belong here, … More
Take Action Now – Pass the Protect Act News March 17, 2026 The human costs of the current administration’s mass deportation agenda continue to mount. 46 people have died in ICE custody … More
Senator Ed Markey Introduces The Shield Act Blog Policy Updates March 6, 2026 On Friday, Senator Ed Markey introduced the Securing Help for Immigrants Through Education and Legal Development (SHIELD) Act of 2026. … More
MIRA Coalition Praises Senator Markey’s SHIELD Act to Protect Immigrant Rights News February 27, 2026 BOSTON, MA – In response to Senator Edward J. Markey announcing the introduction of the Securing Help for Immigrants Through Education … More
MIRA’s budget advocacy campaign is underway for FY27! Blog February 19, 2026 The annual state budget is the lifeline for state and local programs and services that benefit all communities—including our Commonwealth’s … More
Guidance on Executive Order 650: Protecting Access to Essential Services and Keeping Massachusetts Safe (MLRI 1.30.2026) Resources & Factsheets February 3, 2026 This explainer created by the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute provides information on the Executive Order and what it means.
Enough Is Enough Governor Healey’s Response to ICE Violence And How You Can Take Action Blog January 30, 2026 “La gente viene a nosotros con una pregunta simple: ¿Cuándo podemos empezar a vivir sin miedo? Miedo de enviar a … More
MIRA In Support of the PROTECT Act (H.D. 5608) News January 28, 2026 Today the MIRA Coalition was pleased to attend the Black and Latino Legislative Caucus’ press unveiling of a pro-immigrant bill, … More
